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A Very Good 19th Century Killarney Ware Dresser Box, Ireland Circa 1870
About the Item
A very handsome 19th century dresser box hand constructed in Arbutus wood. The hinged lid featuring an intricately inlaid marquetry panel depicting Muckross Abbey surrounded by inlaid motifs of meandering vines, thistles & shamrocks. The interior surface of the lid showing four inlaid shamrock motifs centred by an inlaid marquetry oval reserve depicting Muckross Ruins, opening to a plain interior retaining what appears to be its original lock mechanism & hinges.
(Arbutus wood is an indigenous wood specific to the southwestern region of Ireland).
- Dimensions:Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In very sound overall condition with only a minor nick to the front edge of the base, as well as minor shrinkage separation to the bottom panel.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2728336840442
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